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FOOD | 好吃

Truffle sashimi

松露刺身

Slice fresh black truffles paper-thin—no sauce needed. The first bite is clean and crisp, then
an intense aroma unfolds like a slow landslide: wild musk, damp earth, and elusive hints of
aged wine and petrol, blending into a complex, resonant harmony.

Truffle salad

松露沙拉

A few shavings of fresh black truffle can transform a simple green salad—especially ones
built on mildly bitter or sweet leaves like arugula or romaine. Its deep, earthy scent gives the
dish an immediate depth, turning something light into a centerpiece. Always add the truffle at
the very end, after dressing and plating, so its fragrance stays vivid.

Butter, cheese, and truffle noodles

黄油干酪松露拌面

Toss freshly drained pasta or noodles with a generous amount of soft butter and grated Par-
mesan while they are still hot. The warmth will melt everything into a creamy, clinging coat.
Then shower the dish with paper-thin shavings of black truffle and give it a quick, gentle mix.
The butter and cheese wrap around the truffle’s wild notes, softening its edge into something
deep, lingering, and inviting…

Truffle risotto

松露烩饭

A classic truffle risotto is perhaps the ultimate showcase for the ingredient. Start by toast-
ing Arborio rice with onion in olive oil. Deglaze with white wine, then gradually stir in hot
broth until the rice is tender and the mixture turns luxuriously creamy. Just before taking it off
the heat, fold in a generous amount of butter, Parmesan, and fine black-truffle shavings. The
rice’s remaining warmth gently releases the truffle’s perfume, letting it soak into every grain.
Each spoonful is velvety and deeply fragrant, the aroma rising steadily with every bite. It is a
complete and quiet satisfaction.

Truffle scrambled or steamed eggs

松露炒蛋或蒸蛋

For anyone new to truffles, there may be no better introduction than eggs. Just as soft-
ly scrambled eggs or a tender steamed custard are finishing, shower them with a generous
amount of finely shaved black truffle. Turn off the heat, cover, and let the steam gently warm
the truffle for a minute. The mild, creamy quality of the eggs embraces the truffle’s aroma, sof-
tening its wildness without losing its depth.

Truffle with steak

松露佐牛排

Sear a thick steak to your liking and let it rest. Just before serving, finish it with coarse salt,
cracked pepper, and a lavish scatter of freshly shaved black truffle. The truffle’s delicate flakes
lend a subtle, earthy crunch that weaves into the meat’s savory fibers as you chew—layering
flavor and texture in a way that feels both luxurious and satisfyingly complete.

Truffle sausage

松露香肠

In Yunnan, truffles often find their way into sausages—a tradition that both preserves their
flavor and makes it more everyday. Finely chopped black truffle is blended into the spiced meat
before stuffing. As the sausage cures or cooks, the truffle slowly infuses the fat, weaving its aroma
through every bite. What’s remarkable is how a single addition can suggest so much: whispers of
dried herbs, a warmth like cinnamon or clove, even a faint, rounding note of garlic and cream.